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Reading seminar on Xi's book on governance held in Tajikistan

A reading seminar on the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was held Wednesday in the capital of Tajikistan.

New book 'Fu Culture: A Global Perspective' launches at Beijing symposium

The Chinese and English editions of "Fu Culture: A Global Perspective" were launched at a symposium in Beijing on Nov. 5. The book explores the cultural significance of "fu" — the Chinese notion of happiness and good fortune — and its expressions across different civilizations.

Marine Ecological and Environmental Terminology Hub launches at World Ocean Week

The Marine Ecological and Environmental Terminology Hub was launched at the opening ceremony of World Ocean Week in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Nov. 5 to promote international exchanges.

Orchid Awards Lifetime Honorary Award recipient Irina Bokova visits CICG

Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), met with Irina Bokova, Lifetime Honorary Award recipient of the second Orchid Awards and former director-general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, in Beijing on Tuesday. The two sides voiced readiness to leverage the Orchid Awards and Hehe Culture initiatives for more dialogue among civilizations.

CICG president meets with German Schiller Institute delegation

Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), met with Helga Zepp‑LaRouche, founder of the Schiller Institute, and her delegation in Beijing on Oct. 29. The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in China-Europe think tank research, international communication, and people-to-people exchanges.

Public notice on the selection results of the Third Orchid Awards

In accordance with the Orchid Awards Rules, the selection process for the Third Orchid Awards has been completed. The results are now being made public.

CPOPwave 2026 explores global reach of Chinese pop culture

The CPOPwave 2026 global dialogue on China's popular culture and creative industries has opened in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, as part of the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit.

2026 China-ASEAN Youth Culture Week opens in Beijing

The 2026 China-ASEAN Youth Culture Week kicked off in Beijing on Oct. 25. Yu Yingfu, vice president of China International Communications Group, attended the opening ceremony and voiced his hope for Chinese and ASEAN youth.

ACCWS signs memorandum of cooperation with Cambodian research institute

The Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS) and the International Relations Institute of Cambodia of the Royal Academy of Cambodia signed a memorandum of cooperation during the 2026 Hehe Culture Forum in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, on Oct. 27. The two institutions plan to establish a joint research center to promote collaborative research, knowledge sharing, and academic exchanges on China-Cambodia relations, regional cooperation, and global governance.

China-South Asia forum on poverty reduction, development cooperation held in Pakistan

The 2026 China-South Asia Forum on Poverty Reduction and Development Cooperation was held recently in Pakistan's federal capital city of Islamabad, bringing together more than 100 government officials, diplomats, scholars, media representatives and international organization representatives from various countries including China, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.

Hehe Culture Forum brings global dialogue to Taizhou, Zhejiang

The 2026 Hehe Culture Forum was held Tuesday in #Taizhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 220 participants from 23 countries to discuss cultural exchange, global #governance, and international cooperation.

CICG president meets with Europe-Asia Center Co-chair Erik Solheim

Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group, met with Erik Solheim, co-chair of the Europe-Asia Center, in Beijing on Oct. 21. Building on previous collaboration in promoting China's Saihanba afforestation experience globally, the two sides discussed expanding cooperation in international communication, think tank research, and cultural exchange.